Why you DO need an AR-15 under the Second Amendment: Gun Guys Special Guest Massad Ayoob

Ken Hackathorn and Massad Ayoob talk about the parallels between the development of personal defense and law enforcement weapons, and why the AR-15 is an entirely appropriate weapon for defending your home.
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ABOUT KEN HACKATHORN
Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and an SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT. Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
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[@mtm7014]

The NRA needs people like Massad Ayoob in leadership roles and not the suits that currently hi-jack the purpose of this organization for personal enrichment interests.

[@johncollins719]

Amen

[@phredrocks]

Amen!!!

[@randaddy9218]

If he ran the NRA I would be a life time member so would my daughter and all my other unborn children massad is what we need for that job

[@thelastjohnwayne]

That would be great.

[@CaptainTechReview]

Couldn't agree more!

[@elizabethtamp1537]

I saw a bumper sicker once: "When you come for my gun, bring yours."

[@robertkirby3246]

Song by creed fisher

[@dannycurtis2591]

Mine says, "The day the 2nd Amendment is REPEALED, is the day the 2nd Revolution BEGINS".🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@davidh.503]

Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose

[@jeffpratt996]

@@davidh.503 where is the second amendment does it say that? Before or after "shall not be infringed"?

[@MYOB990]

@@davidh.503 Notice: Your right to post has been suspended. You do not have the right to advocate for the diminishment of other Rights.

[@PilsenChgo]

Don’t know who Massad Ayoob is? Look him up. Massad is a legend.

[@halreinholtz3192]

Ever since he wrote for "Black Belt" back in the 1970s!

[@Strawman333]

Damned sure is.

[@Mr.9x19mm]

Anyone getting into CCW I recommend Ayoob.. a true legend..

[@prairiepatriot2162]

YES, he's been a legend for decades too.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

He’s a part time cop in a small hick town who has never been in a gunfight who has duped a bunch of hillbillies into paying him to teach them how to gunfight. He’s also a joke of an “expert witness” who has never caused a case to be won and was laughed off the stand for lying in Hansen v Webster.

[@mortondavisproductions7578]

Massad, my father purchased a small 22 caliber rifle for me and my older brother when I was 3 to 4 years old. We lived on a farm in Texas, and I was so small that I can still vividly recall my father leaning over me, helping me to hold that tiny little rifle... showing me how to hold it, how to aim it and fire the gun. He was also very strict about safety. As I grew up, my grandfather and uncles took me hunting every weekend. My grandfather taught me how to hold a gun with my finger off the trigger and the gun on safety while walking thru the countryside hunting for small game. He taught me how to walk behind the person in front of me so that my gun wasn't aimed at the backend of the person in front of me, to avoid accidently shooting my best friend(s). We later moved to Burbank, CA and there was an indoor rifle range in the local park. I used to walk down the busiest street in Burbank with my 22 rifle to the shooting range where I went thru gun safety courses and enjoyed target shooting. There is much more to this story. I have been shot twice by 'friends' I took hunting in the area just outside of Palmdale, CA. These 'friends' were raised in the city and had never shot guns in their lives. As a teenager, I didn't realize how dangerous they were with a gun in their hands, as I was very well trained in safety with guns and assumed that they had 'common sense'. One of the guys was walking behind me with his 22 rifle, finger on the trigger, fully loaded and ready to go. He tripped and the gun fired... the round hit a rock and ricocheted into the right cheek of my buttocks. I went to the doctor to have the bullet taken out. The 2nd time I was shot was in the same area, similar circumstance. Fast forward, I was in the 101st Airborne Division, FB Bastogne, Vietnam 69'. After a short time in country, I was almost killed by a fellow soldier who did something very foolish. I won't get into the detail here. I spent the next three months in a stateside military hospital and was honorably discharged. I am pro-gun. It is the person with the gun in their hands, not the gun. The guy that shot me first ended up in the Marine Corp in Vietnam. I only hope he learned something from the experience where he shot me accidentally, else he may have killed a few fellow soldiers. Thank you so much for your wisdom. Please continue publishing these 'lessons'. They are very valuable, especially in the 'fear-based' society we live in... Bye for now. PS - When I was in Vietnam, I sent my grandfather a letter and told him that if I survived Vietnam, it would NOT be what the army taught me, but would be mostly the result of how he taught me to hunt for game, especially being able to use what he referred to as 'soft-eyes' to see movement. Hooah!

[@hobbs3710]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@mrsmarturner]

Absolutely, could not agree with you more. You do not know how to respect fire it will burn you, you do not know how to respect the blade it will cut you, you do not know how to respect the water you will drown, you must posses the deep seated knowledge that you are handling something so powerful that it needs to have your utmost attention to be present with that power. I am pro-gun and also pro- mental health, stop putting gun into hands of people who physically and mentally are not able to handle a firearm. Not everyone can ride a motorcycle, same with firepower, not everyone can adeptly safely handle firearms. I am born and raised in the city and have been around firearms since I was around 14 and couldn't go shooting/hunting everyday, but I think it doesn't matter where you are raised, it matters if you are a natural born athlete, sports type active type person, and have a good trainer who puts safety first and instills ALL the RULES of Firearm Safety in ALL environments. Thank you for your service, BTW!

[@KiloBee777]

Yes most people are too careless for my taste. I always teach my kids to exaggerate safety. Your butt saved you twice lol.

[@johnn5693]

As a 28 year old man, I appreciate the wisdom from these two gentleman. Makes me grateful that there is still this type of content available.

[@georgiobenelli4854]

Read Massads book. IIRC ,,,21 FEET( OR LESS)

[@guruthossindarin3563]

As a 56 year old guy, I do to :)

[@ripjohnson2121]

Glad you see the wisdom because we also need young men like yourself to step up for what you belive and take the place of one's lost.

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

when mas gets angry, that's when you know an absolute gem is about to drop

[@6nosis]

As a 665 year old DAEMON; AYOOB 2024

[@capnhands]

"Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry." -- Thomas Jefferson

[@samueladams1775]

@Corno di Bassetto whether you are wrong, or right, what is clear is that Jefferson and Madison felt that the citizens did need to be as well armed as the government. So much so , that they didn't want the Federal government to have a standing army except during time of war. Madison was asked who are the militia. His response was the people except for certain politicians. During that time, regulated meant well trained. The founding fathers did not trust a big government.

[@CertifiedBullpupHater]

Corno di Bassetto To be fair it’s often attributed to him although no one quite knows for certain the original source of the quote is.

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

@Corno di Bassetto ok, remove their names and the statement aren't any less true.

[@ewogimia365]

@Corno di Bassetto is he wrong ya commie piece of trash

[@lebojay]

@Corno di Bassetto You are right. Indeed the traditional definition of government includes a monopoly on authority. Where a government doesn’t exercise a monopoly on authority, it isn’t really the government.

[@tropocal2343]

*"If they lie to you about one thing, they'll lie to you about anything else."*

[@gfrank8058]

This problem has been going on for years. Our government has been feeding this BS to taxpayers years. It's a very simple problem. It's poor choices. Look at what they serve up as candidates. Someone that talks with there hands, or someone that supports gun control. I don't know about the rest of the viewers out there. But I don't like either of the choices. My wife tells my that I should vote for the one I think is the least least of the worst. I give up, you serve my two plates of poop 💩. Which one should I eat, I don't want either one... When is our government going to start offering qualified candidates? Probably never, that's how they keep the circus 🎪 in motion. How many " shutdowns" can the US handle? If it were run like a business, and they tried to shut it down. They would all be fired. There needs to be a solution. Not a stand off. The problem is not the people, but who's in charge. 😬😬😬😬😬🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Jeff-sc1df]

@@gfrank8058 I agree with you. I wonder what would happen if absolutely none of us voted.......that would be a powerful message.

[@briendoyle4680]

yep - there are no gods...

[@barrytaylor504]

@@walkeriam7 But he has a sure fired way of eliminating the national debt. BANKRUPTCY It worked for him. 6 times. So lets make everyone a millionaire before file.

[@rubenclark8017]

Not they'll, they are!

[@TXGRunner]

I've easily watched more than a hundred videos by Massad Ayoob, interviews with him, and even old VHS videos of his classes - first time I ever saw him become visibly upset - righteous anger is how I would describe it. He's an American treasure.

[@magetaaaaaa]

Watch his video on stopping school shootings. You can almost see the smoke coming out of his ears in that one too.

[@oklahomahank2378]

I imagine he’s tired of hearing the same old false arguments for the last fifty years.

[@txmarko]

Agreed ! Mas mentioned that he has kids whom he is training up... I had no idea of his family... Which is probably a Great Move! Congrats, Mas, and may God Bless and Cover your Family in Grace and Protection..

[@j.t.patton7820]

It's a GOD GIVEN RIGHT to defend my life or the lives of others to the best of my ability.

[@paulg444]

are you saying that you have the right to defend your life from violent threats ?.. you're basically saying you have a natural right to life just like wild animals do !!

[@knightatthecrossroads222]

@@paulg444 Yes and take it with all consequencies if they hunt you down you die......many people decided to flee from communist Czechoslovakia and many were shot dead by border patrols many died on electric fences and many died blown up in minefields.....yes everyone is born free but win the freedom may sometimes be deadly try.

[@corvus_paradox_]

@@paulg444 Part of the food chain is to eat each other. Either A. Tear it apart and bite into it while its alive, like most carnivores. Or B. Humanly dispatch it quickly in whatever way is fastest/most accessible. So in simple terms, shut the fuck up.

[@Cryptonymicus]

A God-given right? Really? What God is that? Because it sure as hell isn't the Christian God and it sure as fuck isn't Jesus Christ.

[@jacksnyder3616]

Amen brother fellow tribe fan here. Westsider a long time ago. Used to go to nickel beer nite at muni stadium. Hav'nt been back in decades. Still a clevelander at heart.

[@joeashbubemma]

I don't need an AR, but when TYRANTS have fully automatic M-16's, APC's, full body armor, I don't think it's too much to ask.

[@robertbeck8670]

joeashbubemma yeah, why let the government complex have all the guns. It’s pure bs and all gun laws are Outside the law of the land, we know as our Constitution.

[@camerongover8459]

@MVia yes but you know if you're a US taxpayer then you and I are paying for all that shit. Nobody pays for me to buy all the exorbitantly expensive items that we are legally able to own

[@Craterfist]

The difference between a semi auto AR and a full auto is a third pin and an auto sear.

[@mmercier0921]

If it comes down to it... the scoped bolt action hunting rifel will prove the deciding weapon.

[@terrytaylor9460]

And you still wouldn't be able to defend yourself against them, despite how well-armed you might consider yourself to be.

[@crashoverride4881]

This guy is good he knows exactly what he's talking about.

[@traeucity6087]

That's why when he told the world that Stephen Paddock used a bump fire device, bump stocks wound up getting banned.

[@shonuff1365]

I have kept up with massad and his writing for well over 20 yrs and follow it word for word. No handloads. No guns with names. You were in fear for your life. Being a bad ass will get you in jail even if you were justified

[@user-rf2tn8mk3f]

@Jake Stockton Why? You can make them at home for cheap and banning them did nothing.

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@1999Valkyrie]

Brilliant presentation and breakdown, thanks so much! This needs to be seen by every politician who swore to defend and uphold the Constitution.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Best explanation I've ever heard why we need AR'S!!! Put him on National news media...

[@willbrink]

Whether we "need" an AR or not is irrelevant. The beauty of the Const is others don't get to tell you what you "need" to protect yourself from aggressors foreign or domestic. Full Stop.

[@sinjin6219]

Like the MSM would ever let him speak.

[@philipgreen1440]

National news wouldn't have him. #1 - he speaks truth #2 - " " common sense

[@latjolajban81]

lol. You need it because little girls will use it to defend their little brother? That's the only reason he put forth in the video really.

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

He wouldn't be allowed on National media, he represents everything they hate about America. Leftists can't deal with facts!

[@alanstrawn732]

When the Founders added the 2A, they'd just finished a Revolution, NOT just come back from a hunting trip! LOL

[@wind-solar]

Or a trip from CHOP.

[@anthonylewis9256]

Right on

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

Umm... no. The Constitution was written in 1787, 4 years after the end of the war and in response to the fact that the Articles of Confederation weren't working. It was written by those who wanted more power for the federal government, and the Bill of Rights was added at the insistence of those who wanted to limit federal power.

[@ghostpepper7211]

Yeah... and they had smooth bore flintlocks, not ar 15's. Even a single shot rifle is way more accurate and way quicker than what they had. There is no need to have semi-assault rifles available to the republic.

[@rickb06]

@@ghostpepper7211 You are out of your mind. The entire point and purpose of the Second Amendment is to merely have the option of putting the government in its place, deposing it or abolishing it all together by merely exercising our will, but now things have changed. Before, the government couldn't effectively control a large population spread across a large distance, they lose their ability all together once forces are divided beyond what's absolutely necessary to just have order, let alone any other efforts, they lose. We now have massive cities, mini and micro cities, the suburbs which are all built upon the same principles fine tuned over the decades. The monopoly of force belongs with the people, regardless of their willingness to participate, even if they don't want the capability, they have the option. The playing field has too significantly shifted already, we the people must be able to drown the government in a bathtub, and if they can't, we're all doomed.

[@UltimateBargains]

*"There is not one human being alive who is going to take your guns with good intent." -- Stefan Molyneux*

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

I love Stefan. I miss him here on KZbin after the KZbin tyrants banned him. I still visit freedomainradio.com occasionally to check in.

[@bobbylind5485]

What about the courts taking gun rights away from felons, for example

[@Elhardt]

@@bobbylind5485 I think when Stefan Molyneux was talking to his listeners, he was referring to legal gun owners, not felons.

[@georgebailey7692]

@@bobbylind5485 Are you seriously questioning that? By the very fact an individual is a felon proves beyond a reasonable doubt they cannot be trusted to handle the responsibilities of gun ownership or voting for that matter.

[@johnwrclinton]

@@bobbylind5485 IMO, felons have proven that they are unwilling to live by the most serious criminal laws we have on the books - why should they retain a right that will allow them to cause great harm to others, when they've proven they aren't willing to restrain their behavior?

[@jedironin380]

Here it is over 2 years after this video came out, and it is still 100% valid today. Timeless wisdom from two of the smartest men I know of.

[@rayray8687]

If these are two of the smartest men you know of you might want to broaden your horizons a bit. I mean, wow, two guys who can discuss a simple f+cking rifle for a whole 13 minutes, lmao!!

[@jedironin380]

@@rayray8687 I've known of Massad Ayoob for decades. He has a very long list of qualifications and is one of the best gun-writers in the industry.

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

How can I hit the "thumbs up" icon over and over? Excellent interview.

[@texasghost6725]

Kentucky Justice by swallowing

[@n6mz]

Mr Ayoob: A NATIONAL TREASURE.

[@warrenc9329]

It is not a matter of need - please tell me what part of "shall not infringe" you don't understand. I should not have to have government permission for a right

[@michaelblacktree]

BINGO! The right to keep and bear arms includes firearms. And the AR-15 is a firearm. End of story.

[@TwoWeekCowboy]

True, and while you're at it, tell me why we any lawful citizen should have to justify a need to own something already legal. We have a Bill of Rights, not a Bill of Needs.

[@samualwhittemore228]

"Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American.... [T]he unlimited power of the sword is not in the hands of either the federal or state governments, but, where I trust in God it will ever remain, in the hands of the people." (Tench Coxe, The Pennsylvania Gazette, Feb. 20, 1788.)

[@beerandbones614]

@@TwoWeekCowboy Because we allowed it to go on to long. Taking small chunks at a time away and we havent torn shit down and made them think twice about even mentioning the words gun control.. I think in time if they persist, the nice law abiding people most of us are, will turn and become not so law abiding. Until then, they'll just keep on trying to take a little at a time state by state until its too late. OR we fight like our lives and our kids lives depend it, because it probably does. History shows us what happens after confiscation. Im not to trusting of government anymore after seeing how they really feel about us. Hopefully we can resolve this peacefully. That would be a epic ending to this bullshit!

[@50srefugee]

"Need" must not be used as a requirement for legality. But IN CONVERSATION, in debate, having a ready, clear answer is essential.

[@mrleomich]

Mr Ayoub, my respects. This was the best defense of gun technology that I ever heard. You’re the best.

[@50shadesoffde11]

Do you guys realize how important it is for you guys to make these videos ... kinda archiving all that knowledge of the greats

[@texasghost6725]

50 shades Of FDE what has a KZbin video ever done to change anything?

[@silencerbear9347]

50 shades Of FDE I just hope they have it backed up somewhere else. Way KZbin is going.

[@road_king_dude]

50 Shades of Flat Dark Earth. I like that. 😎👍

[@joeyoung4121]

Just like Jeff Cooper's info about guns it's important to keep this log for future Generations because yes, we will pass The knowledge should remain. Ayoob is talking in another Forum about being a witness on the stand in the attorney says you're sworn to tell the truth and Ayoob recommends "Yes I am sworn to tell the truth" response to the attorney "But you're not sworn to tell the truth" I really like that quote. You have to watch the whole half hour, 45 minutes of Masada Ayoob talkin about being on the witness stand and I highly recommend finding it and listening to it.

[@Counselor77]

HSCEMS-12-R-00011 The United States Department of Homeland Security has stated a rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO (compatible with .223) with a magazine capacity of 30 rounds is “suitable for personal defense use in close quarters…” When a government agent sticks his AR-15 in your back and says get into that boxcar, you'll wish you had an AR-15 to point back and say NO. Your AR-15 is your ability to say NO.

[@Big_Herc]

Why do you need an AT4? Why do u need a silencer? Why do you need a fully automatic rifle? Why do you need a military spec laser? Why do you need a grenade launcher? Why do you need a grenade? You are not a soldier, especially a special forces soldier. A shotgun is the best for home defense. A handgun is best for outside concealed carry. Theres no need for civilians to have AR15s. They are designed to kill many in little time.

[@Chilly_Billy]

@@Big_Herc, who said ANYTHING about anti-tank weapons, grenade launchers or "military spec lasers?" As for silencers, they are a muffler for firearms. Why are you questioning someone's desire to preserve their hearing? What does military service have to do with exercising one's RIGHTS? In your mind, does that mean only veterans should have the right to assemble, practice religion or vote? NOTHING you said up to this point makes any sense. As for shotguns, they do have some merit when used in static defense of a bedroom but behind that they lose much of their utility. They are generally heavy, cumbersome and ill-suited to one-handed use when opening doors, checking locks, etc.. Conversely, an AR-15 based firearm is light, fast into action and can be handled or fired one-handed. It also penetrates common building materials far less than buckshot. Care much about shooting through a wall and killing someone across the hall? I sure do. So once again, your comments speak to ignorance and should be ignored by all.

[@roamerreed]

@@Big_Herc Lol well the AR-15 does allow for a lot of killing in a short amount of time. However people are bad not guns. If 6 violent people break into your house wouldn't you like to hit all 6 before they kill you?

[@Whitpusmc]

@@Big_Herc This is factually incorrect. Shotguns have many limitations including limited ammunition capacity, significant recoil, difficulty adapting to smaller statured individuals, difficultly attaching things like lights which are required in a home defense firearm. An AR 15 has none of those limitations. Furthermore it can be made in a lightweight configuration, made adaptive to the smallest and the largest statured individuals in the family, and is highly accurate without the significant recoil even a 20 gauge let alone a 12 gauge shotgun has. Lastly, you might want to list your qualifications to make this judgement. The gentlemen in this video are legends in the firearms community and in Mas's case he wrote the book on many of these issues and is considered an expert on home defense in every state in the Union. If they say the AR-15 is a good home defense option, you should choose to listen.

[@270eman]

@@Big_Herc Have you been paying attention the last few months? They want to defund the police, force you to stay in your home, store shelves emptied overnight, mass riots, and a now a rigged election. I think we need more than ar-15s.

[@kentnordland5034]

I've been a fan of Massad for years. Glad he's getting more face time.

[@fredgermain6279]

Can someone please get this guy on the senate floor?!?!

[@BigRitt40]

This shouldn't even be a question. The second ammendment couldn't have been clearer

[@rickdavis7141]

@joinSPiTE Twitch what gave you the right to say that? The first amendment. What gives me the right to have a gun? The 2nd.

[@looseballs1966]

@@rickdavis7141 You're wrong,,,no piece of paper with any man's writings on it ever gave those rights, they just there to insure men are reminded that no one has any rights to infringe what God gives to every man and woman on this planet upon their birth, I don't need or will tollerate ANY other human being controlling what I say, own, or do so long as it does no physical or direct and undeserved harm to another.

[@EricDodsonLectures]

The clarity of the 2nd is exactly why they're question it...

[@TheBrownSys]

@@looseballs1966 Right you are sir. God speed!

[@thomasanderson6426]

"What do you need an AR15 for?" "Since when do I have to have a need for something to own it?"

[@williambenson1477]

Demonstrate your NEED of freedom of expression, and I'll demonstrate my NEED to bear arms....oh wait, my NEED to bear arms is to ensure my freedom of expression....

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Thomas Anderson, Them says: “What do you need an AR 15 for?“ I Say: “What business is it of yours what I buy and don’t buy; what I do and don’t do; where I go and don’t go; when and what I eat and don’t eat; who I see and don’t see; who I talk to and don’t talk to; who I chill with and don’t chill with; who I marry and don’t marry; how I think and decide for myself; and... when I sleep and when I don’t sleep.. and where?!? You want these freedoms and Liberty for yourselves and for crooks and wicked people; yet you come down upon me like the spewing busybody control-freak loser hypocrite you are?!? Go Fuck Yourself!”

[@mikeshirer8198]

Since when is what I legally own, anyone’s damn business?

[@oramairiza2004]

If and when the need arises, I as a citizen and member of the citizen malitia, will be capable of defending my community of enemies foreign and domestic. One of those enemies can be the very same government which is supposed to protect us. I hope the need never arises but I and other members of my community will be ready...

[@nunyabidniz2868]

"MURICA!" baybeeee! :-D :t

[@jeffeasley8436]

This guy is a national treasure. Sure wish we had this level of knowledge and eloquence at the national level.

[@patriotcountry4716]

I wish we actually had ACTUAL AMERICAN CITIZEN'S instead of a bunch of FOREIGN TERRORIST who've been allowed to infiltrate our gov. country. ACTUAL AMERICAN CITIZEN'S instead of FOREIGN OWNED TRAITOR'S. And especially wish WE THE PEOPLE had a military. Because the UNITED STATES MILITARY is there only to protect the criminal's in the criminal enterprise that's posing as WE THE PEOPLE'S government and their interests,foreign interest.

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@MrNismopro]

Unfortunately he would get eaten alive by this new ill generation of people/sheeple that are challenged by their own gender. It's a terrible world we're heading to. But I agree with your statement, he needs people like us to stand behind him.

[@butchglancy3850]

We do by sharing the video.

[@michaelblackwell7408]

I like the AR type models due to the ease of modification. You can design it for close quarter fighting or defense as well as field use. A variety of ammo magazines, night equipment, sharp shooting scopes, easy disassembly for cleaning, and a multitude of various grips and stocks to fit the individual. It's an all around fantastic frame unmatched in versatility.

[@williamcollins3565]

That is their main advantage, something the politicians skip around, perhaps because they don't understand it. If you buy a Remington Model 700, you have potentially one rifle - a bolt action hunting rifle. If what you need is a short defensive rifle or some other kind of rifle, you have to buy it. A modular AR15 can be built or otherwise modified for many purposes or even calibers and optional parts can be added easily, usually without a gunsmith.. All you need is the parts and they can be sent directly to your home.

[@jimmyneutron6127]

Adult leggos.

[@FierceZs1]

Most useful for school hallways

[@Paleotech1]

Barbie, for men…..and women….

[@2Atreehugger]

My hero’s together. Does not get better than this !!

[@GuyWithAnOpinion2]

Only way it could is if Clint Smith was with them.

[@kmack3504]

Got to add Larry Vickers to this conversation !

[@dbmail545]

Five months later, after the "summer of love", the gun control "debate" seems to be over. "Who needs an AR-15?" has been answered.

[@Mr.Rogers91]

I was about to comment this. Lol

[@james44mag31]

It's now obvious we need them and high-capacity magazines as well! They tried to get them before it came down the pike! They just couldn't get the job done!

[@japa9958]

lol. who knew a pandemic would be the thing to get the point home. And I say that not to make light of this deadly pandemic at all. Mercy for those infected by this virus.

[@mikesmith6838]

Damn right!

[@michael195061]

Pull your head out we need our guns now more than ever, where about one bad incident way from Civil War. Lock and Load by yourself some ammunition. Anybody paying attention they're coming in Suburbia, antifa and the Communists are here be prepared.

[@williamward9755]

I saw a silly meme that said, “Why do we need a 2nd Amendment, how many times have the American people had to defend themselves against a tyrannical government?” You answered your own question.

[@Joe_Goofball]

King George got his shit straightened out by ARMED American farmers...

[@anemu3819]

U sure it wasnt bashing the person asking?

[@thomastolbert6184]

William, we need them because of China Joe wanting to take them and then us!

[@mantis-mike5882]

The left suck at memes almost as much as they suck at logic and life

[@John5.56]

Obviously they haven't read a history book to understand how America came to be.

[@tekis0]

This video is TIMELESS. I'm a New Yorker. Crime is off the chain here. I'm getting my first gun license. Pray for me...

[@Patriot_Pope]

The AR-15 Varmint Rifle: For both two-legged and four-legged varmints....

[@georgiobenelli4854]

Except 2 legged white tailed dears, then you need wiles and a gifter tongue.

[@robharris99]

Even if AR-15s were select fire weapons, they should still be allowed per the Constitution.

[@edstill7639]

All firearms should be period.

[@peppermintcatsass3141]

All we have to do is enforce or right, not through courts, negotiation, or capitulation, 2a shoulda been the 1st A & mandated to be first method of dealing with any attempt to subvert, pervert, invert or deviat from thee extremely simple language/wording of our Constitution...now all of thee above has/is occurring. We the People can fix all this by providing imediate & complimentary JFK haircuts to 98% of US Government office seats..

[@ShogunGlock]

White collar guy: Why do You need a military spec rifle? You are not a soldier. Me: why do you drive a corvette? You are not a nascar driver!

[@TwoWeekCowboy]

Or, how about this? Why do you need a boat? You're not a commercial fisherman.

[@chaoticalm]

This argument side steps the issue. Am individual may protect their person and effects, especially from a government, but more typically from a random hostile environment.

[@mojoman2001]

Military and police use such guns for defense.

[@dankuchar6821]

My problem is with the whole " military spec" thing. What does that mean? And why wouldn't I? Why wouldn't I want something just as effective or better? Personally I want better!

[@user-oy9zy4ds9m]

Yeah but from A LOT of people that would agree with your comment you get a bit of cognitive dissonance like when they say driving a car is a privilige not a right. I would argue that the car is the modern equivalent of a horse and having a horse was not a privilige just like today the AR15 is the modern equivalent of a musket. A lot of those people also say semi auto is okay but fully auto is not. The Cognitive dissonance is rampant.

[@geoffreywood5808]

Love you, Massad. I’ve followed you since the 80’s, learned TONS more about everything gun culture from you. Became an instructor for a while in the early 2000s. Not doing that now, but still keeping myself, family and close friends current in our training/abilities.

[@jamieclemons1526]

The founding fathers considered every able bodied citizen the militia and they wanted every able bodied citizen armed with the same weapons as the military.

[@rickdavis7141]

In fact I believe they were required to have the a modern cap and ball in their possession. Things do improve with time.

[@588holly]

Is that in DC vs Heller?

[@johnsavarese6365]

Our founders wanted the citizens armed to defend our republic, and armed equally to what ever soldiers they may have to face!!!!!

[@jacksprat9344]

@@isaeltavarez And if they don't show up?

[@johnsavarese6365]

@@isaeltavarez your fatal flaw is you trust government, our founders didn't. "Government is a necessary evil at best, an intolerable one, at worst."

[@Preceptor-lf1ht]

Wife: Why do you need so many different guns? Me: Why do you need so many different shoes? Wife: Style and comfort. Me: Thank you and I agree. 😉

[@jerrybrown1446]

The AR15 is like a pair of boots. You need them when in deep shit.

[@leighcori3465]

You could add different seasons as well if you carry!

[@raoulcarggarglin9323]

BRILLIANT! :-D

[@JohnDoe-vp8bo]

This had to be one of the best comments I have ever read.

[@ACRScout57]

I need more than one gun, because it’s nearly impossible to carry a Rem 870 concealed, and a .40 S&W just does not work, when shooting trap & skeet.

[@BurnerTactical]

One of the most articulate defenses for the AR 15 I have ever seen. It was advertised as a hunting rifle in the 1960s and then later adopted by the US military during Vietnam. The second amendment is about the God-given right for self-defense.

[@robertmeyers3081]

The AR-15 has never be adopted by the military. The M-16 is the military rifle and the only thing the two rifles have in common is they look similar.

[@jeffdobbs6555]

BurnerTactical it needs no defense the 2nd amendment has absolutely nothing to do with hunting!!

[@DeandreSteven]

I thought the m16 was the choice for the military?

[@jona5517]

Exactly! Watch some ASP videos on KZbin. You will see that most self-defense situations involve MULTIPLE attackers, wether on the street or a home invasion. A double barrel shotgun will not do. Also what about rioting or looting after say a natural disaster or even after a court verdict, or worse, even unlikely an invasion, there's nobody to help you? We need a firearms with a high capacity of ammo!

[@goldwinger5434]

You got the timeline a little bit off. Armalite developed the rifle in response to a request from the military. The army didn't like it but the Air Force bought it. Colt licensed the design, developed a semi-auto version and marketed that as a sporting rifle.

[@djarnoldo516]

Marvelous, timeless discussion by two industry legends.

[@mikeb.2925]

I have an AR for the same reason that every police patrol car across the nation has one: because they're a life saving defensive tool.

[@geebee3563]

You are correct. We all are not cops. We are not tasked to run into the line of fire. We are responsible with the safety of our families & loved ones. In home defense, make a lot of noise with a shotgun! In individual outside the home deference carry the weapon that makes the moist noise. Kill them if you can, but make a lot of noise!

[@geebee3563]

I carry a .45 ACP. Lots of noise there & also accurate personal weapons.

[@bluenami7520]

They're a narcissistic showpiece the same as a Harley. You're far more likely to be attacked with an AR than to ever use one in defense. How many houses (including interior walls) will an AR shoot through? That's horrible for defense. They are an offensive weapon exclusively, which is why cops carry them.

[@BigGayAl56]

@@bluenami7520 Actually, rifles (of all types) are typically used in about 2% of all homicides. Making it far less likely you'll run into an AR type rifle. However, at 46%, you are much more likely to be shot by a Glock or other handgun. And there have been a number of successful uses in the news of people using an AR to defend their home. Do your research.

[@KH-rt3ef]

@ Bluenami Prove it. You can’t. Not every engagement is going to happen in a suburb, not every engagement is going to be clean enough for Eugene Stoner’s brilliant engineering to not play a role in saving your life. I don’t think you’d ever say that if you’d ever ridden a Harley in the mountains once in your life. You should educate yourself about frangible rounds and subsonic loads. I’m afraid it is very clear that you do not know what you’re talking about.

[@aldam-rio6964]

I grew up reading Massad Ayoobs articles in gun magazines. It's amazing to see that he still shares his enormous know-how. Greetings from Brazil. God bless you.

[@davidh.503]

May the pagan worshipped, Earth-made Volcano grant you pagan magic, too

[@tekis0]

@@davidh.503 WTF is that supposed to mean?!

[@davidh.503]

@@tekis0 The God concept of the Bible-- is a pagan worshipped, Earth-made Volcano... of the tribe of the "Shasu of Yahweh" pagan tribe. No "God" is actually even a possibility of existing in reality.

[@roybiv7018]

​@@tekis0 Not everyone's God is the same, but I think it was a tongue-in-cheek response. In some languages, like Spanish, a common way to say goodbye is "adios" which literally means "with God." So it could be a play on that. IDK. But may the Flying Spaghetti Monster bless you with great deals on ammo.

[@troyeager8877]

My parents had to sign a release form so I could join the military my senior year because I was only 17. I served drills and when I graduated I went to boot camp. I turned 18 in 3 months after starting boot camp. One of the hardest but best times of life learning in my life.

[@jerryw6699]

I'm proud of you for sure.

[@mnoble2288]

I did the same thing,but Army,when I was 16 1/2.Great times!

[@Keepnthem]

I love it… i never seen Massad Ayoob get fired up about anything and he got so fired up he raised his voice!! WOW! You could see it in his eyes how passionate he is about this subject. And he backs his opinion and beliefs up with common sense and logic! I will 100% agree with him on the weapon of choice for home defense. My wife, all 5’1” and 110 lbs of her cannot handle a shotgun and is literally afraid to get behind one, but she can handle my AR-15 just fine and is not afraid to shoot it.

[@johnmills5879]

Two legends sitting and sharing wisdom. This is a priceless conversation

[@jamescole8049]

I actually took my daughter to the gun range for the first time yesterday, she shot everything from the A.R. 15, to the M1 Garand at 12 years old.

[@johnhutchison9782]

Garand is still a masterpiece of a firearm.

[@jamesbowen8960]

I love it!

[@steelgila]

Holy cow she is shooting a .30-06 Garand at twelve?! Wow! Don't let the recruiters hear that one.

[@MrConstitutionality]

@@steelgila take your daughter to the next WOMEN's CLUB meeting to tell her story.

[@sustainablelife1st]

Better late than never I guess. Lol.

[@jamesdonovan5165]

Glad to see these guys talking about this. As a 55 year old I pretty much have given up the Fudd crowd. Maybe they can get through. Pretty much an older guy will talk about his rifle club or going deer hunting. But if you mention an AR or AK there's this certain look you get right before "What do you hunt with that???" When I calmly say if you're a farmer in Illinois probably coyotes and if you are in Texas probably hogs. Then they still look at you as if you 2 heads. And they think they have a clue what the 2A is for. Just for fun I ask them what the 16th Ammendment is. It's only the one that gives away ALL your property rights.

[@paulscountry456]

You can legally hunt cougar in my state Washington with a 223 5.56.

[@SherraScott]

In South Carolina it's legal to hunt deer with an AR because the deer down here don't get very big.

[@TwoWeekCowboy]

The "Fudd crowd" as you call it has to understand that it has a vested interest in the debate over so-called "assault weapons", Liberals who call any gun that can only shoot one bullet at a time an "assault weapon" are either ignorant, liars, or ignorant liars. And Mr. Fudd, remember this: if they can invent demonspeak to ban what they call an "assault weapon", it won't be long until your deer rifle becomes a "high-powered sniper rifle" and they will ban that, too.

[@Put-God-first-2024]

Outstanding explanation of the AR-15 and why 18-19 year olds should not be denied. I thoroughly enjoy this channel

[@thangknowa2567]

I believe that when someone comes after your weapon, they are planning to do something to you that you would have need for that weapon they just took from you.

[@danielbarbee6606]

Simply the truth

[@richwilson7619]

We are arming Ukraine to protect from the evil. We want to disarm America to protect from evil. Does that make sense to anyone but an idiot?

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@waynecribb4922]

Exactly!!!

[@JackSquat54]

There are many instances of evidence to support that.

[@sky4149]

Very well said Mr Ayoob.

[@jamespayne4459]

Massad Ayoob, Wow. What a pleasure to hear honest truth from one of the legends in the Firearm industry. Thanks for hosting him.

[@garyyesse1874]

Mr. Ayoob, as usual, calmly, inteligently, and directly addresses this issue as it should be addressed...unemotionally and to the point. Supported by facts and researchable background with no made up BS that the other side uses to the max. Thank you sir.

[@2010GT500]

Machine guns shouldn’t even be regulated.

[@pantarkan7]

It does become an interesting idea when you consider what would have happened with that ridiculously appalling Miller decision; if Miller had used a Thompson.

[@oooooo6308]

2010GT500 relax

[@acsezate]

Yes, yes they should.

[@brentsaylor1725]

2010GT500 absolutely! And I’d need a second job to cover the cost of ammo.

[@coltvision529]

Yes, I agree. The reason they are trying to take away our guns is so they can take away our country. Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of our beloved United States of America.

[@daspiper8941]

As the saying goes, "a hand gun is what you use to fight your way to your long gun". this is so true.

[@texasghost6725]

Das Piper or carrying concealed

[@ledzeppelin1212]

An AR-15 is like a fire extinguisher. I've never NEEDED it and I hope I never do. It will be a bad day when I need to use it. But IF I ever need to use it, I will be glad that I had it!

[@anthonyhopkin]

Still true - and even more appropriate. Thanks and greetings to you both

[@On2wls]

I'm glad to see these KZbin videos. As a gun owner for 61 years (age 12), and a competitor at age 16, some of the first books I read were written by Masaad. Needless to say I am a big fan. One of our biggest threats right now are the liberals and the democratic party.

[@rustykoenig3566]

You know... kids now are growing up where guns are essentially a "taboo" thing. If they do happen to have a firearm in the house, more than likely it is hidden away/locked up and out of site and they have absolutely no interaction with them. When I was a kid.... Our guns was in a gun cabinet that had a glass window front and the ammo was in a drawer in the bottom of it. I was taught how to use it and used it.... one of best time of year was going to the range to sight them in before hunting season. If you didn't have your first "kill" by 10 years old, you were "odd". We had a toybox full of guns and we shot each other 500 times a DAY! And.... when the GUNS weren't enough, we used pine cones as HAND GRENADES! I can tell you the LAST thing on ANY of our minds was to go to the gun cabinet and remove one and take it to school and start shooting people..... In fact none of us would even think about taking a gun and doing anything with it.... We absolutely had open and free ACCESS to them.... the only thing deturing us from doing it was the ass whipping if dad found out.... Ya, I said ASS WHIPPING! (another thing that is seriously wrong with shit today... but that is a whole other thing alltogether). Kids now (I'm not saying EVERY kid, but in general) don't get that interraction with firearms. I live in a "gun rich" area of the country where every truck had a gun rack hanging in the back window with at least 1 rifle hanging on it.... sometimes 2 ..... and the only time you didn't see guns hanging on the rock in the window... is during hunting season when they all were out in the woods and not in town. Now days the only interaction with firearms kids get is in their shooter video games..... you know those things that they try to say are an "influence" that is a big factor in their decision to to be a "shooter"...... Well.... they are not ALL wrong about that because if it is their only interaction WITH a gun.... then you cannot say it DON'T influence their thoughts and ideology about them.... but those types of games are NOT the reason they get that ideology..... the lack of guidance and the lack of training.... and the lack of INTERACTION in "real life" is the KEY FACTOR in the end result.... not the kids shooting each other 500 times a day as the neighborhood gets invaded by the enemy EVERY DAY! (That was our 1st person shooter video game back then.... lol). Those kids that take a gun to school and do shit like that...... they have NO CONCEPT of the results of what they are doing.... or the aftermath of doing it..... because they have not been TAUGHT those things by the "taboo" ideology of the society that reared them. They find out and LEARN about those consequences after the fact.... after they take those actions.... It was fun in those games they played.... but the reality of it was never taught them.... the feeling when a life ends when that trigger is pulled.... The answer to ALL this bullshit is to enact a law requiring EVERY parent to teach the children about and how to use GUNS.... And if they don't have a gun or don't believe in owning one... then the nearest gun range will have available one for use, as long as you buy the ammo used.. just like parents have to buy the pencils/paper/supplies for the kids education in school.... the shells would be bought by them for their "lessons". Teach them the power of it, the RESPECT for it..... They say you cannot forget the past because if you do, you will repeat it..... we NEED to repeat this part of the "past".

[@dt7497]

The AR is by far my favorite, very comfortable!

[@davemcconnell4195]

A interesting comment on the AR-15 issue. Some time back, the Supreme Court ruled that it was perfectly lawful and not a violation of the 2nd Amendment to ban sawed off shotguns, because these weapons would not be useful to a militia. Assuming that this is correct and lawful, how could they logically (and lawfully) try to ban weapons built on the AR-15 platform when these weapons would be VERY useful to a civilian militia? Yet more proof that gun control is not a public safety issue, but is, in fact, a control issue.

[@itsmemailingyou4234]

I think your referring to the Miller ?1939? ruling dealing with a SBR. In Heller 2008, SCOTUS declared what would be covered under the 2A for the individual right. In common use, for lawful purposes. The reasoning behind that, was if they didn't, the NFA would be unconstitutional. If they tied it to the militia, then people could have military weapons, for military purposes. It was one or the other, so they went with individual right. Heller 2008 is why Dems now refer to AR's etc as weapons of war, or military style, assault weapons. If they can make those terms stick, then they would not be covered. State gun bans use assault weapon or assault firearm for this reason. State AG's claim large capacity magazines are for military purposes as one of the legal arguments to maintain bans of LCM's in court.

[@DoomCast]

@@itsmemailingyou4234 the NFA is unconstitutional.

[@l.a.mottern3106]

Exactly. Control.

[@gsmera]

the right to keep which is secured, are such as are usually employed in civilized warfare, and that constitute the ordinary military equipment

[@davidtierney581]

Mr. Ayoob is so knowledgeable and well spoken on gun rights, he is a joy to listen to.

[@apbt067]

I love listening to old heads. So calm and collective in how they says things!!

[@georgiobenelli4854]

And both, even at their age can outshoot ,( more hits to the 10 spot) than 99.8% of other shooters

[@josephschmeggins6311]

@@georgiobenelli4854 Nah, I reckon it’s 98.85%.

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@adviceman5211]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH !!!!!!!!!!

[@acsezate]

There are quite a few opinions in this bit.

[@markmyjak7739]

The husband and wife in St. Louis can tell you exactly why one needs an AR15.

[@mojoman2001]

Ken and Karen don't like black people walking down the street in front of their house.

[@austintackett8603]

mojoman2001 they broke a gate and were walking on their lawn and throwing objects at their house

[@gvictor]

simply owning one means nothing. gotta train with it too

[@zagorith14]

@@mojoman2001 No, they didn't like a group of violent "protesters" who broke down their metal gate and trespassed on private property threatening to attack them and take their home. Don't be a jackass.

[@tedhernandez2394]

@@mojoman2001 I wouldn't like you walking down my street. With your current mentality. The "Castle law in St Louis gives anyone the right to protect their properties. That includes themselves. Those low lives not only broke the gate to trespass on the couples property, but they threatened their lives. Hey they even threatened their dog....Now you tell me Einstein, would you do the same to protect life and property? Or would you prefer your blanky?

[@stephen4763]

Great points! Needs to be articulated on a national level - calm, logical and straightforward- just like Mass does.

[@richardkev3077]

“...I just want to reach for a horsewhip.” Thank you. I thought I was the only one who thought their behavior was despicable.

[@kentuckyboy541]

Nope. Goes right through me too.

[@TheBvirgilio86]

Just when you think watching a Hackathorn video can't get much better they bring on Massad. Always impressed how well they can convey information to the general public.

[@dennissaintaubin717]

Love these guys! These are the kind of men I grew up with, my grandpa’s, my uncles, and my dad were all old school constitutionalists and compassionate conservatives.

[@bobyeefu]

Exactly. Same here. My Dad was an Army grunt on Guadalcanal during WWII. Same set of values.

[@MAGAMANPATRIOT]

When my three daughters were about ten years old. I took them to our back porch set em in my lap put one of my shotguns a 20 ga to their shoulders backed up with my shoulder and told em what to do and fire a round of dove load. They grew into good safe shooter's but the first lesson taught firearms are tools not toys. The three know how to defend theirselves. I had a son later in life and taught him the same way. He shoots handgun competition's now.

[@AF-O6]

Two legends and heroes who know what they are talking about.

[@tedh9211]

I was a street cop back in 1984+ in FL. when I was first introduced to Massad Ayoob articles by a fellow officer. I immediately realized this guy was a cops cop. Very clear and articulate in explaining why we do things and why we need to change the way we do things. He helped shape my law enforcement career and attitude. God Bless you. Thanks

[@jamesp.rogers5156]

Even though Massad is saying what all of us already know as fact , It's always comforting and kind of relaxing to listen to him explain anything ! What a smart an articulate man .

[@jeffholliday5239]

Mr. Ayoob is the man. You said what I would want to say, only better. Stay Motivated Sir

[@CraigArndt]

I love listening to Massad, he’s so articulate and just has so much common sense.

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@donbearden1953]

I totally agree. I taught my grandson to shoot an AR when he was 8 years old and because of the stock and no recoil he was accurate and no way would I have let him shoot a 12 gauge!

[@DIVeltro]

Not meant as a nitpick by any means, but any rifle or shotgun will kick the ever living tar out of someone if it doesn't fit them. I good example for this is a Lee-Enfield rifle. There are 3 separate lengths of buttstock for them.... because if it doesn't fit, it's very painful to shoot, ask me how I know. My oldest daughter asked to shoot it several years ago, and after a quick check of fit, I said no. She asked why, and I explained to her that it didn't fit her yet; shooting that rifle, in her case, would hurt her and give her a bad taste in her mouth about rifles. Now that she is older, most of my rifles will fit her.

[@ryanlukens9280]

@@DIVeltro true, but the recoil on the Lee-Enfield is drastically stronger than from a 556/223 AR. Ask me how I know. Also, they mentioned in the story as well as the OP in their comment, the adjustable stock on modern AR’s can allow younger and/or smaller individuals the get a good fit and better handling of said rifle.

[@donaldmayoneshot5579]

I got my first gun when I was 8 years old it was a 22 lr then 410 .16 pump 12 GA auto 12 GA pump 30.30 30.06 I got 3 to 4 gun's a year every year's all kind of handguns then I got a reloaders for all my gun's joined the marines when I was 17

[@rayhouston7649]

@@DIVeltro Not true at all. A 5.56/223 isn't going to kick the living tar out of anyone no matter how poorly it fits them. Or really even a .308. Conversely, if you step up to a 12ga or a rifle of a .300win mag or larger, not matter how well it fits, if you don't have the body mass to absorb the recoil, you're going to be at a severe disadvantage. An appropriately fitting firearm goes a long way, but it will never completely overcome Newton's third law.

[@digitallurke7710]

And when he gets to High school he'll make a name for himself....or not.they don't give school shooters names any more.

[@gpz11001]

Thank you for explaining the advantages of the AR. I am a recent gun owner and purchased a shotgun and a pistol, pretty typical. But seeing my wife handle the shotgun, the AR would the better choice when firing either weapon in a crisis situation. Thank for posting this discussion, very helpful!!

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@roymoore3156]

Thank you to both you experts! Such a great deal for me to learn more! Keep it up, you are appreciated and blessed!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardallen3289]

Bull crap.I fired the ar 15 1963 ft.Bragg SF ,it took 10 yrs to get it right.Still a piece of junk.They outlawed the Thompson in 1934.Da!

[@larkinoo]

Massad is " the man ". His wisdom and smarts are very much appreciated by me. By the way......I get a little emotional over the second amendment myself, and how I appreciate the benevolent wisdom of our founding fathers. God bless everyone of them !

[@jameslewis4671]

Massad Ayoob is my all-time favorite writer on firearms. Before I bought ammo for my first handgun, I purchased, and, read "In The Gravest Extreme ". I've even purchased the up-dated version. I highly recommend it to everyone.

[@freddymclain]

not that you're the pope or anything...

[@The-Homecook-0000]

I agree with everything he just said...we don't have a gun problem we have a mental illness problem They need to open more mental institutions

[@acsezate]

Hi Danny. I think the problem is more complicated than a lot of people give it credit for. Sure, we have a serious mental health issue in this country. But we also have unimpeded access in many places to serious firepower. I am a veteran, and I support the general idea of the 2nd amendment. However, there are plenty of people out there that should not have guns. It is a serious responsibility that has serious repercussions when used against people. Discussions on gun control should never be off the table. And no, that does not mean I am a gun prohibitionist.

[@m118lr]

Danny D' ..what WE NEED are HARSHER penalties for felons, and that they ACTUALLY DO their time. Lesser charges can be hashed out. For those that are deemed UNABLE to live IN AFREE SOCIETY: Game OVER. We need to bring back Capitol punishment on a grand scale BECAUSE as of now there ARE NO DETERRENTS...

[@sohomesick1]

We also have a criminal illegal alien problem that have no respect for American law.

[@cielewilliams6618]

Or stop having white nationalist leaders who vilify minorities, because almost every single mass shooting not in a school, is done by a right winger

[@erikvaldur3334]

A few decades ago, all around my area they closed them down. Left a bunch of ill people wondering the streets. They don't wanna fix that problem. That helps create reason for them to take our liberties to " insure " our safety.

[@leapfrog4561]

Why do politicians need armed guards? Maybe they don’t.

[@darrellmartin3268]

They need their armed guards for EXACTLY THE SAME REASON I need my AR 15 and high capacity magazines. If I cannot have the firearms I desire to own, the UNEDUCATED politician DOES NOT DESERVE any armed escort. And that remark is applied equally to the President of the U S.

[@gutwrench1961]

I Don't think the Secret Service needs to be protecting these politicians all there life on our tax dollars

[@rubenclark8017]

Because they are all lieing, cheating, thieving, traitors.

[@blazerbarrel2]

They do now ...

[@1pcfred]

They keep going the way they're going they're going to need to hide in bunkers. And even that might not be enough? Americans have shown proficiency at times clearing bunkers.

[@hythammansour7053]

Mr. Wilson I would like to thank you for bringing this forum & show to the public. It’s refreshing to watch. Secondly, i would like to thank Mr. Hackathorn & Mr. Ayoob on their insights, knowledge & advice on the topics we love. You three are legends, God Bless you all.

[@jimgraf9483]

Who decides "Needs" I,ve been under the impression that self protection comes under God given rights. Needs doesn,t enter into the conversation.,,,,,,,,,,,,End.

[@noretreat151]

Our “Bill of Rights” was framed to remind liberal politicians the God given right to self-defense is endorsed and protected by our Constitution.

[@brentv9901]

Never seen a video with ken saying so little haha When you hear emotion coming from Massad, you sit back and listen. Love it

[@ZeroSignificus]

this is one of the best pro-gun videos ive seen in a long time. thank you

[@OYET-te2jn]

This is EXACTLY why we keep losing the argument on the 2A! Not one fucking word about the ACTUAL reason we need military style weapons like the AR-15! THE ONLY reason considered when creating the second amendment was so that the citizens could remain free from government tyranny and oppression. Not for hunting or target shooting!!!! ONLY TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND OURSELVES FROM GOVERNMENT TYRANNY! FROM GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MASSACRES! And this is why the NRA is ineffective, because it's run by people like this!!

[@billrose2083]

GOOD. GOOD GOOD MESSAGE !!!! THANK YOU !!!

[@chiefro7]

Massads voice alone is a force to be reckoned with. Such a badass.

[@sgwyrick]

Our 2nd Amendment makes Every Regulation & Gun Law UNCONSTITUTIONAL! "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" PERIOD!!!

[@joeywest386]

preach on brother.!! when i win the powerball loto, everyone will be able to buy machine gu.ns and tanks in TN.!

[@deucedeuce1572]

Amen. Now, if we weren't a nation of cowards and hypocrites that create our own tyranny. To obey an unjust "law" is to enforce n unjust "law" is to Create an unjust "law" is to deserve an unjust "law". I just pray we stop deserving tyranny. Only then will we destroy it (like our ancestors did). Bravery or slavery. There is no third option. It's Crazy to see Millions of people say "will not comply" as they comply... and comply... and comply... and comply... ... ... ...

[@AndrewSmith-nu9kj]

@@joeywest386 sounds fun and good luck.

[@denverlilly3669]

So illegal immigrants and felons should be able to acquire guns because we don't have background checks?

[@sgwyrick]

@@denverlilly3669 So you think that a LAW written on a piece paper will prevent them from acquiring any weapon & committing CRIMES? I'd like to welcome you to the REAL WORLD, both Illegal Immigrants & Felons have broken Our Laws! They will find a way to get a GUN or use some other weapon to continue their criminal activities! LAWs are just like a lock on your door. They only Stop Honest Citizens & GUN LAWS WILL DISARM US or MAKE US ALL CRIMINALS! I CHOOSE TO KEEP EVERY LAST ONE OF MY RIGHTS & THAT GOES FOR 2ND AMENDMENT THAT DEFENDS THEM ALL! I think they are out of order & it should've been Our 1st!

[@billholland2076]

According to the 2nd Ammendment, we have the right to any and all arms.

[@alanmanchester6242]

You are correct sir. Arms back then was short for armaments. Such as, knives, swords, axes, armor, Spears, Canon, explosives, rifles (any caliber) any type. In fact if it can be used to defend against an enemy it is considered an armament.

[@michaelquaintance4393]

Interestingly enough, I'm currently drinking my coffee from the identical mug. Every thing Mas. Has to say is golden to me, keep him talking and sharing.

[@thormusique]

Excellently put, as always! We need more voices like Mr Ayoob's in public discourse.

[@boomanh63]

Two of my favorite gun guys at the same time! Ken and Mas knock this subject out of the park as usual.

[@jalenjose3905]

When the founding fathers signed the Constitution, the second amendment was intended to have weapons of wars not pishooter.

[@robertbeck8670]

Hecthor Vasquez amen, modern arms, same as our military carries to the battlefield!

[@robertbeck8670]

MVia tell me more

[@gsmera]

And this is a FACT, Arms is what it says, not merely guns, weapons of any sort that serve you. The right to bear arms pre dates our constitution, the constitution (2nd) was merely to provide THAT IT SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED

[@davidh.503]

"Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose" "A well-regulated milita" -- is not an "ARMY"... Lying -- is not the way to change minds.

[@greenbrierdefense9969]

I have so much respect for Massad and greatly appreciate him sharing his sage advice, wisdom and experience to help me protect myself and my loved ones. There is no hype or bullshit, just a lot of honest and free information from decades of his personal experience that a typical civilian like me would normally not think of.

[@burnindaylite]

"Shall not be infringed." Seems pretty clear cut to me.

[@earlyburg]

The Pennsylvania or "Kentucky" rifle created in the 1730s in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by skillful immigrant craftsmen from Germany and Switzerland was indeed a "revolutionary" weapon because of it's greater accuracy and range. Makes sense that our ancestors wanted to hang on to them. At one point in France, the crossbow was illegal because the Nobility worried it would give peasants an unfair advantage against their constabulary. The AR15 seems no different. Thanks for posting.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

While what you said about the German immigrant making a better rifle, rings a bell, I did not know that bit about the crossbow. I appreciate, you sharing that to illustrate the principles at hand.

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Germam..settlers...😉

[@earlyburg]

@@free-birdrocker8809 At the time, Catholics were being burned at the stake in Europe and their lands seized so yep I would say that would be very un-settling. ;) Gun bans and gun grabs only ensure that criminals have more guns than the citizens.

[@robertsimpson5801]

Where have you been, Mr. Ayoob!? I have been missing your well-written articles! Ken, you need to make Massad Ayoob your regular guest host every episode!!

[@halreinholtz3192]

Mas has a column in "American Handgunner" where he dissects shootings both current and historical.

[@sjmiller6012]

He writes a regular column in Combat Handguns magazine.

[@51lodb]

Thank God for men like you both that can explain the right we have to firearms in this great country.

[@brotherkron]

This will be my goto video, perfectly put thank you for sharing. Everyone reading this thumbs up 👍 like it.

[@tyrehester5550]

A good response: Why do you think you have a right to tell me what I can own?

[@digbybaines7813]

Because otherwise, I could own you.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Shared to my social media. We have to educate the masses any chance we can get, and Massad was as articulate as ever.

[@larrygarot8909]

Thank you both. Wake up America!!